Facility Overview and Technical Information

Tucker Theatre accommodates major music, dance, theatrical, and television productions,
along with performances in intimate settings and a wide variety of such events as
award ceremonies, films, pageants, recitals, product launches, receptions, and meetings.

All events at Tucker Theatre are programmed through our Events Coordinator. Call 615.904-8230
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or fill out the rental information
form under Rental Information.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tucker Theatre is a proscenium theatre with two side stages.

Auditorium Capacity

Main Floor: 549 seats

Balcony: 290 seats

Total: 855 seats (see seating plan)

Load-in point: Loading dock at stage level is outside of the scene shop located off
stage left. A load-in to the stage is through the shop. The loading door is 9'-0"
wide by 10'-0" high.

Orchestra Pit: Located under the apron, its use requires significant advance notice.
There is no lift system of any kind installed. Floor of the pit is 10'-0" below stage
deck level.

LOBBY

Lobby Location: Tucker Theatre contains one lobby located in front of the auditorium.

Lobby Facilities: The lobby provides a large seating/lounge area. To the lobby right
is a men's restroom and drinking fountain and to the lobby left are a women's restroom
and family restroom. Please arrange all use of the lobby through the house technician.

Box Office: There is one box office with three ticket windows.

Decorations: The lobby may be decorated by the visiting group for their performance
but all materials must be removed by the group afterward. No double-sided tape is
permitted in hanging decorations. In addition, any permanent marring of the lobby
surfaces will be charged to the user group.

Food and drink are NOT allowed in the auditorium.

Chairs & Tables: Folding tables and chairs are available for visitor's use. Please
notify the Theatre Manager in advance of these needs.

Marquee: The marquee may be used for advertising and promotion of individual events.
All material must be presented to the theatre technician two weeks in advance of event.

Handicapped Access: There is a two stage ramp system in the front of the facility.
The ramp winds patrons up from the accessible parking to the main entrance and box
office windows.

Crowd Control: Stanchions are available for crowd control and limiting access to areas.

FLY SYSTEM

Tucker Theatre is equipped with a single purchase, counter-weight system.

Total line sets: 34

Unavailable line sets: 4 and 5, 10 and 11, & 19 and 20 are electrical line sets used
for lighting. Lines 2 and 3 are act curtain and teaser/legs. Line 34 is the cyc.
Line 31 is the rear projection screen.

Lines will fly approx. 51'-0".

Low pipe trim: 4'-7"

Additional information Concerning Fly System

Lines may be marked on the rail with 3x5 cards and ropes may be spiked with spike
tape only. All cards and tape must be removed at strike. All curtains must be returned
to their original storage positions during strike. Only qualified personnel may operate
this system. These must be employees of MTSU for insurance reasons. Weights - Regular
brick – 22 lbs, Large brick - 44lbs, Small Brick – 12 lbs

Any other equipment must be requested 2 weeks in advance and is subject to availability
of MTSU production services.

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Ladders - Visiting groups may use ladders only with permission of the Theatre Manager

2 - Hydraulic Lift, 25’-0” platform height

Acrylic Lecturn

Wooden Podium

Piano (Baby Grand (black matte finish) - Permission must be obtained in advance to
use the piano and the visiting group will be charged for tuning

Telephones - A telephone may be made available if requested. These phones may be used
for local calls only. All long distance calls must be made on calling cards. Tucker
Theatre cannot accept any phone charges.

MTSU and its employees assumes no responsibility for accidents.

ADDENDUM

ALTERATION OF PHYSICAL PLANT

Please note that the user is not authorized to alter the physical plant, structure,
or mechanical operation of Tucker Theatre or any of its support areas. This includes,
but is not limited to: Modification, repair, or reassignment of any part of the rigging
system of the theatre. Modification, repair, or adjustment to any part of the electrical
system of the theatre. Structural changes to the facility, such as the addition or
deletion of rigging positions, lighting positions; the rerouting of wiring, cabling,
or conduit.

Drilling, boring, or in any way penetrating cinder block, brick, concrete, steel,
or any other such structural material located within the facility, where structural
integrity will be jeopardized or visible scarring of the facility will result.

REPAIRATION / MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

Please note that any major repairs needed within the theatre plant must be contracted
though an outside licensed and bonded contractor. Due to insurance and safety risks,
none of the following type of repairs / maintenance may be performed by the user group
or any of its technicians or staff. 1.) Any electrical work at the circuit level.
This includes (but is not limited to): tapping off breaker boxes, rerouting existing
wiring, adjusting connect panels, altering dimming systems, opening manufacturer sealed
devices, removing electrical panel covers, or any other item that the departmental
Technical Director deems as hazardous to the current and future safety of the employees,
students, and physical plant of MTSU. 2.)Any structural rigging within the theatre
plant. This includes (but is not limited to): replacing head blocks, loft blocks,
cabling, battens, arbors, or any other part of the counterweight system; adding or
deleting line sets; permanent or semi-permanent installation of rigging of any kind,
or any other item that the Theatre Manager deems as hazardous to the current and future
safety of the employees, students, and physical plant of MTSU.

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